I've just purchased a used ETX 105EC but no viewfinder bracket was included. Has anyone any ideas where I can get or buy one from? Thanks Wayne Worcs, UK....
Hi Wayne, I suggest you contact the UK importers - website below. I had excellent service from them last winter. http://www.meade.uk.com/ Malcolm Milton...
That may be fortuitous. You might want to consider a Rigel instead of the normal viewfinder. I used one on my 90 and found it much easier to use and moved up...
Get the Rigel Quickfinder. I bought one for my 10" Dob and use the second supplied mount to toss it onto my ETX-125 when needed. The short little Maks are...
I would second the views of many below that now would be an excellent time to consider alternatives. However, I would never consider doing without a...
I have found a good deal in the purchase of an LX 10. Currently I have an ETX 125...and I have done (and enjoy) astrophotography. Advice needed if the...
My ETX125 is good for about :45 sec per frame on a web cam or something better. If you want better than this in terms of mount stability, you're probably...
Hi All, Just found out about and went and looked at meade.com/support . They have a training video up about the ETX! Clear Skies, Mike Fowler Manager ...
Anyone, Has anyone used a Focal Reducer for a ETX125 ? ... Im just starting out in Astrophotography and have a webcam, LPI and a Digicam. I know these go on...
Hi, One possibility is to use a 0.5 focal reducer that fits on the webcam adaptor itself. It is very cheap (33 Euros in France) and gives very good results. ...
JJ, I've got the Scopetronix focal reducer and visual back. Takes my scope down to an f/7.5. I'm pleased, even after dropping the lens from the reducer one...
Folks, uploaded a composite of Saturn showing Titan, Rhea, Dione and Tethys. Dione is mag 10.4 but Tethys at mag 10.2 appears slightly dimmer...it's diameter...
Very Interesting ..... Unfortuately I don't have a modified webcam and im just getting used to the LPI, but I do hope to get the new meade DSI when it comes...
James they are in my photo file here under "Alan ETX". (Wondering how the new Meade DSO CCD will work with an ETX 125). ... ETX125 ? ... Currently ... ...
James they are in my photo file here under "Alan ETX". (Wondering how the new Meade DSO CCD will work with an ETX 125). ... ETX125 ? ... Currently ... ...
Alan, Some nice photo's there, especially the Saturn / Jupiter Ones. I have a LPI and a Toucam and have only just starting using them (literally in the last 3...
Hi All, This is to inform you that there is a new folder in the files section dealing with New Meade Premier Edition Telescopes and New Series 5000 Eyepieces....
wow...looks like a gps version of the etx. otherwise how will the system auto enter your time? also, that module looks similar to the nexstar 5i wit gps...
I just purchased a used ETX 90 with v. 2.0 and the #497 ETX Autostar. I have tried to update the controller and what ever was sent to it screwed it up so when...
I have an ETX125. I want to use a video camera with it - but the field of view is quite small. Does anyone know whether anyone makes a focal reducer lens that...
